Senior Analyst Data and Standards

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Use your analytical skills to improve how Immigration NZ reports on its operations by fixing data problems.
• Shape the future of Immigration NZ’s data—set the standards that power smarter decisions.
• Lead with insight: design frameworks that turn complex data into clear, actionable intelligence.
• Join MBIE and help unlock the full potential of our rich data assets through innovation and collaboration.
• Permanent full-time opportunity at Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch (flexible location considered)
• Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 p.a. + Kiwisaver & Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Immigration NZ produces a huge amount of performance and operational reporting. The quality, and efficiency, of that reporting, is dependent on the quality of the underlying data. This role will develop data standards that empower others to maximise our rich information and data holdings.

• Business Performance is located within the Immigration Design and Assurance branch, within the Immigration New Zealand group of MBIE.
• At the heart of your work will be developing data standards, frameworks, design standards, and policies so our staff can spend more time using that data and less time working out what it is.
• You will provide advice to others on the management, use, and reuse of INZ data assets.
• You will design and implement data requirements, policies, principles, and standards.
• You will identify source data and systems to support analysts in their work.
• MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.  
• When you apply for this rule, ensure your cover letter directly addresses the skills and experience.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• A passion for, and strong skills in, data quality, standards, and analysis.
• Proficient in SQL, R, or similar language.
• Have excellent consultation skills with business customers and external service providers.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external relationships to deliver outcomes.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent resident visa.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

For your application to be considered and to work for Immigration New Zealand you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand Permanent resident visa.

Please note that MBIE is currently undergoing a set of significant changes which have resulted in a number of our kaimahi being considered affected. As per our usual policy, any staff affected by change are considered first for vacancies if appropriate. This may result in delays to recruitment for non-affected staff, or in recruitment being stopped prior to shortlisting or interview stage

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When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process. We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Nik Sharma at nikhil.sharma@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17655 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 20 July 2025